Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

April 22, 2011
by julie
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U of M Bike Lanes: Bad Design, Bad Results

In the wake of yesterday’s cyclist death near the University of Minnesota, I pointed out that the bike lanes near along 4th and University do not seem to meet current accepted standards for width, although I’ve not personally measured them. … Continue reading

April 21, 2011
by julie
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Bike/Ped Accidents in Minneapolis: Let’s Be Careful Out There

The Minneapolis safety record for bicycles is suffering right now. First, a driver jumped a curb near Dinkytown and hit several pedestrians. Today, a right-turning dump truck killed a cyclist near 4th Street and 15th Avenue, again near the U … Continue reading

April 21, 2011
by julie
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Don’t Be A Jerk At Bike Events – Yeah, You

Spring is here, and thus the season of Minnesota bicycle event rides begins. The traditional season-opener, the Minnesota Ironman, is coming up May 1, slightly later than usual this year due to the lateness of Easter. Thus, it’s an ideal … Continue reading

April 15, 2011
by julie
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League of American Bicyclists Issues Action Alert on DOT Policies

The League of American Bicyclists has issued an action alert in the wake of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requesting that the US Department of Transportation weaken their guidance on accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians. The … Continue reading

April 12, 2011
by julie
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Additional Hearing on Minnesota Careless Driving Bills

EDIT: This has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 14, at 1:00 PM. A key piece of the 2011 Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota legislative agenda has been the support of bills to increase careless driving penalties. Cyclists have been encouraged to … Continue reading